Incorporate

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Anyone who operates a business, alone or with others, may incorporate. Under the right circumstances, the
owner of any size business can benefit!

Reduces Personal Liability
Incorporating helps separate your personal identity from that of your business. Sole proprietors and partners are
subject to unlimited personal liability for business debt or law suits against their company. Creditors of the sole
proprietorship or partnership can bring suit against the owners of the business and can move to seize the owners’
homes, cars, savings or other personal assets. Once incorporated, the shareholders of a corporation have only the
money they put into the company to lose, and usually no more.

Adds Credibility
A corporate structure communicates permanence, credibility and stature. Even if you are the only stockholder or
employee, your incorporated business may be perceived as a much larger and more credible company. Seeing
“,inc.” or “corp.” at the end of your business name can send a powerful message to your customers, suppliers, and
other business associates about your commitment to the ongoing success of your venture.

Tax Advantages – Deductible Employee Benefits
Incorporating usually provides tax-deductible benefits for you and your employees. Even if you are the only
shareholder and employee of your business, benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, travel and
entertainment expenses may now be deductible. Best of all, corporations usually provide an increased tax...